Steve Weisman

Currently in private practice. Serves as legal editor for Talkers Magazine. Columnist for Saturday Evening Post. Author of numerous articles and books on legal matters, consumer issues and financial planning. Received Certificate of Merit from the American Bar Association for excellence in legal journalism for his weekly column, "You and the Law." Author of blog Scamicide.com.

Education

• JD Boston College Law School
• BA Univ of Massachusetts-Boston

Teaching Interests

• Entertainment Law
• Sports Law;
• Media Law;
• White Collar Crime
• Scams and identity theft

Research Interests

• Entertainment Law
• Sports Law
• Scams
• Identity Theft
• Cybersecurity
• Media Law
• White Collar Crime

Consulting/Practice Interests

• Elder Law;
• Entertainment Law;
• Identity theft and scams
• Cybersecurity
• White Collar Crime

Awards and Honors

• 2020, New York Times Recognition, New York Times
• 2013, Gregory Adamian Award for Excellence in Journalism, Bentley University
• 2008, The Truth About Buying an Annuity is chosen as one of Five Books To Retire By by The Wall Street Journal November 17, 2008
• 2008, Truth About Avoiding Scams picked as one of top ten financial books of the year by Smart Money Magazine
• 2002, Achievement in radio award-best afternoon radio show in Boston Live Money with Steve and Ginger
• 1985, Commendation for pro bono public service, Western Massachusetts Legal Services
• 1982, Outstanding Young Men In America, U.S. Jaycees
• 1981, Certificate of Merit for Excellence in Legal Journalism from the American Bar Association
• 1977, Fellow of the Massachusetts Bar Foundation, Massachusetts Bar Association

Publications

Journal Articles

• Weisman, S. J. (2018). Seniors, Scams and Identity Theft. Journal of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, (October through December 2018)
• Books
• Weisman, S. J. (2017). Sports Law: The Essentials. 660. West Academic Publishing
• Weisman, S. (2014). Identity Theft Alert. Pearson
• Weisman, S. J. (2013). "50 Ways to Protect Your Identity in a Digital Age". 2nd edition 296. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall
• Weisman, S. J. (2013). A Guide to Elder Planning 2nd Edition. Prentice Hall
• Weisman, S. J. (2010). TheTruth About Employment Scams. Prentice Hall
• Weisman, S. J. (2010). How to Avoid Being Scammed. Prentice Hall
• Weisman, S. J. (2010). The Truth About Computer Scams. Prentice Hall
• Weisman, S. J. (2010). The Truth About Government Assistance Scams. Prentice Hall
• Weisman, S. J. (2010). The Truth About Identity Theft. Prentice Hall
• Weisman, S. J. (2010). The Truth About Investment Scams. Prentice Hall
• Weisman, S. J. (2010). The Truth About Tax Scams. Prentice Hall
• Weisman, S. J. (2009). The Truth About Protecting Your IRAs and 401(k)s. 195. USA: Prentice Hall
• Weisman, S. J. (2008). The Truth About Avoiding Scams. 210. USA: Prentice Hall
• Weisman, S. J. (2008). The Truth About Buying Annuities. 201. USA: Prentice Hall
• Weisman, S. J. (2007). Boomer or Bust: Your Financial Guide to Retirement, Health Care, Medicare and Long-Term Care. 288. New York, NY: Prentice Hall
• Weisman, S. J. (2004). Fifty Ways to Protect Your Identity and Your Credit: Everything You Need to Know about Identity Theft, Credit Cards, Credit Repair and Credit Report. 1. New York, NY: Prentice Hall
• Weisman, S. J. (2003). A Guide to Elder Planning: Everything You Need to Know to Protect Yourself Legally and Financially. 1. New York, NY: Prentice Hall

Book Chapters

• Weisman, S. J. (2010). 15 Expert Lessons for Retirement Planning In , (Eds.) . Prentice Hall